When a female Pomeranian has
whelped a litter of puppies, a heat cycle is skipped in the mating process so
that the uterus has time to properly recover from pregnancy and nursing puppies.
"Staggering" or skipping also helps preserve breast health in female Pomeranian
dogs.
Our Breeding Practices
RULE#1 DO NOT BREED TOO EARLY
We do not allow female dogs to breed with males until the second heat cycle to
protect the uterus of the female dame. By waiting until the second heat cycle,
(Approx 11 to 14 months of age), the female has a fully developed uterus and is able
to produce a healthy litter of puppies. Larger females past 10 months can be
bred on first heat cycle under guidance from a veterinarian who understands
breeding issues.
RULE #2
DO NOT IN-BREED
We do not allow a male and female dog that have the same mother and father to breed even if both dogs come from separate litters. By following this practice, we ensure that female Pomeranian will produce a healthy litter of puppies.
RULE #3
DO NOT
OVER-BREED
It is best practice to only allow a female Pomeranian adult to only have a maximum of four litters and get them spayed. By limiting the number of litters, the health of a female Pomeranian is preserved and birth defects in Pomeranian puppies are reduced. The number of litters can vary between three and four litters based on genetics, age, and health condition of the dame. Veterinary guidance is suggested. [OUR VET CLICK HERE]
RULE #4
Stagger
Litters between Heat Cycles
When a female Pomeranian has
whelped a litter of puppies, a heat cycle is skipped in the mating process so
that the uterus has time to properly recover from pregnancy and nursing puppies.
"Staggering" or skipping also helps preserve breast health in female Pomeranian
dogs.
RULE #5 Spay all Females after whelping the fourth and final litter.
Females dames usually will have difficulty giving birth past a fourth litter because deficient lactation hormones, heart murmurs, uterine herniation, and vulvular infection, and pyometra.